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OG Anunoby, a player for the New York Knicks, missed Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a right hamstring injury he got in Game 2. Knicks coach Mike Brown said Anunoby’s recovery is being checked daily, and his playing in Game 4 depends on medical advice.
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OG Anunoby injured his right hamstring near the end of Game 2.
He did not play in Game 3, which the Knicks won 108-94 on the road.
Anunoby was listed as questionable before Game 3 but was ultimately ruled out.
Head coach Mike Brown described Anunoby’s status as "day-to-day."
The medical team will decide if Anunoby can play in Game 4.
The Knicks lead the series 3-0 against the 76ers.
If the Knicks win Game 4, Anunoby may get extra rest before the Eastern Conference Finals.
Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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Toronto FC was once a top team in Major League Soccer (MLS) but now ranks in the middle of the standings despite spending a lot of money. Inter Miami should take note of Toronto’s experience as they build their own team.
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Toronto FC used to be one of the best teams in MLS.
The team now holds a midtable position in the league standings.
Toronto FC has spent significant money on players and resources.
Despite the spending, the team has not returned to top form.
Inter Miami is a team within the same league.
The article suggests Inter Miami should learn from Toronto FC’s situation.
Maintaining success in MLS can be difficult despite investing heavily.
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The Atlanta Braves announced the death of Bobby Cox, their Hall of Fame manager, at age 84. Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, leading them to one World Series championship and many division titles.
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Bobby Cox was 84 years old when he passed away.
He managed the Braves from 1978-81 and 1990-2010, and also managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982-85.
Cox led the Braves to 14 straight division titles and five National League pennants.
He won one World Series championship with the Braves in 1995.
Cox won the Manager of the Year Award four times during his career.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Cox won 2,504 games, ranking fourth in managerial wins behind only three other managers.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences and praised Cox’s legacy in baseball and his influence on the Braves.
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Victor Wembanyama played very well in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 39 points with 15 rebounds and five blocks. He joined a few famous NBA players by reaching rare stats in a playoff game and matched a special combination only LeBron James had done before.
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Wembanyama scored 39 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and made five blocks in a playoff game.
He shot 13 of 18 field goals, 3 of 5 three-pointers, and 10 of 12 free throws during the game.
The Spurs won Game 3 against the Timberwolves with a score of 115-108 and lead the series 2-1.
Only Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had previously scored at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in one playoff game.
Wembanyama became the first player since LeBron James to have at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks, and two made three-pointers in a playoff game.
LeBron James achieved this feat in Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals.
Wembanyama said the Spurs still have work to do and must keep playing strong, especially in tough environments.
Game 4 will start at 7:30 p.m. ET with the Spurs leading the series.
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Marlie Packer scored four tries as England’s women's rugby team beat Italy 61-33 to reach the final game of the Six Nations Championship. Despite being the oldest player, Packer is an important part of the team that will face France for the Grand Slam title next week.
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Marlie Packer is 36 years old and plays for England’s women’s rugby team.
She scored four tries in England’s win over Italy.
England’s win set up a final match against France to decide the Grand Slam winner.
Packer had lost the England captaincy in 2023 but remains under contract until June 2026.
She was not regularly starting but is now playing more due to injuries and other player absences.
England has won 38 Six Nations games in a row and has not lost since 2018.
Despite some defensive issues, England aims for their fifth straight Grand Slam.
Coaches and teammates praise Packer’s determination and leadership.
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Bobby Cox, the longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, has died at the age of 84. He led the Braves to 14 straight division titles and won the World Series in 1995.
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Bobby Cox managed the Atlanta Braves for 25 years.
He became manager in 1990 when the team was in last place.
Cox led the Braves to 14 straight division titles, a record in professional sports.
The Braves won the World Series under Cox in 1995.
Cox’s team lost the 1991 World Series to the Minnesota Twins in seven games.
He retired in 2010 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Cox had a stroke in 2019.
The Braves announced his death on a Saturday, with details not immediately provided.
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Iran has said it will play in the 2024 World Cup but wants assurances from FIFA and the host countries about how the team and its members will be treated. This includes visa guarantees and respect for Iran’s symbols amid political tensions.
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Iran confirmed participation in the World Cup starting June 11 in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
The Iranian Football Federation submitted 10 conditions to FIFA for joining the tournament.
Iran wants assurance that all players and officials, including those linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, will get visas.
The Revolutionary Guard is labelled a terrorist group in the US and Canada, causing entry issues for Iranian officials.
Iran requests respect for its flag and anthem and better security at event venues.
US officials welcome Iranian players but may restrict those tied to the Revolutionary Guard.
There are political tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the US, with recent military strikes and a fragile ceasefire.
Iran also asked that journalists stick to football questions only, avoiding politics tied to the team.
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Bobby Cox, the longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, has died at age 84. He led the Braves to many successes in the 1990s, including 14 straight division titles and a World Series win in 1995.
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Bobby Cox was the manager of the Atlanta Braves for 25 years.
He became manager in 1990 when the Braves were in last place.
Under his leadership, the Braves won 14 straight division titles from 1991 onward.
The Braves won the World Series in 1995, their only championship to date.
Cox led the team to five National League pennants (league championships).
He retired after the 2010 season.
Bobby Cox was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
He suffered a stroke in 2019 and passed away in 2023.
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Manchester City won 3-0 against Brentford in a Premier League match, keeping their hopes alive for the title. Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Omar Marmoush scored the goals, bringing City within two points of league leaders Arsenal.
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Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
Jeremy Doku scored the first goal in the 60th minute.
Erling Haaland scored his 26th league goal in the 75th minute.
Omar Marmoush scored a late goal in stoppage time.
City is now two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
City has one game in hand against Arsenal.
Arsenal can still win the title if they win their remaining three matches.
City will play Crystal Palace next and has the FA Cup final against Chelsea coming up on May 16.
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Draymond Green responded to criticism after making a joke about Charles Barkley's final years playing for the Houston Rockets during an ESPN segment. Green explained on his podcast that his comment was meant as a joke based on Barkley's own remarks about being out of shape and injured late in his career, but many people misunderstood it and reacted negatively.
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Draymond Green appeared on ESPN's "Inside the NBA" and made a comment about Charles Barkley’s time with the Houston Rockets.
Barkley had said he was out of shape and hurt in his last two years playing for Houston but wanted the money.
Green joked about that comment but many viewers thought he was criticizing Barkley's entire career.
Green later clarified on his podcast that the joke referred only to Barkley's end-of-career years.
Kenny Smith initially misunderstood Green’s joke but found it funny after explanation.
The unclear comment caused a strong reaction on social media and led to further discussion.
Barkley publicly said he is not sensitive about criticism and respects Green as a player.
Both Green and Barkley are recognized as highly skilled NBA players, with Green expected to enter the Hall of Fame.
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The New York Jets finished the 2025-26 NFL season with a poor 3-14 record under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn. Glenn has made several player changes in the offseason to improve the team's defense, especially the edge rusher position, but experts still rank the Jets near the bottom of the league.
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The Jets ended the 2025-26 season with a 3-14 record.
Aaron Glenn was in his first year as the Jets’ head coach during that season.
ESPN ranked the Jets No. 31 out of 32 teams in their post-draft power rankings for 2026.
The Jets focused on improving the edge rusher position by drafting David Bailey and signing Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare.
They traded Jermaine Johnson II to the Tennessee Titans.
The defense acquired David Onyemata and T'Vondre Sweat to strengthen the interior defensive line.
The Jets had only 26 sacks in 2025, ranking 31st in the league.
Fans and analysts hope the team will improve next season under Coach Glenn’s leadership.
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Bobby Cox, a Baseball Hall of Famer and legendary manager of the Atlanta Braves, has died at age 84. He led the Braves to many achievements, including their 1995 World Series win, and was known for his long and successful career in Major League Baseball.
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Bobby Cox managed the Atlanta Braves twice: from 1978 to 1981 and from 1990 to 2010.
Under his leadership, the Braves won 14 straight division titles and reached the World Series five times.
The Braves won the 1995 World Series, their third championship, with Cox as manager.
Cox also managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985 and worked in the New York Yankees system before that.
He finished his career with 2,504 wins, which is the fourth most in Major League Baseball history.
Cox holds the MLB record for the most ejections by a manager with 162.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Cox faced health problems in recent years, including a stroke and heart failure.
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Manchester United drew 0-0 with Sunderland without their key midfielder Casemiro, who will be available for the next game against Nottingham Forest. The team struggles to replace Casemiro's experience and influence in midfield, showing a lack of depth in quality.
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Casemiro has been very important for Manchester United during his four years at the club.
United have not won any league games this season without Casemiro in the starting lineup.
The recent 0-0 draw at Sunderland was United’s first league game without Casemiro this season.
Michael Carrick, United’s head coach, made five changes to his team for the Sunderland match.
Midfield deputy Manuel Ugarte was also absent for the Sunderland game.
Young players Kobbie Mainoo and Tyler Fletcher were given roles in midfield during Casemiro’s absence.
Manchester United plans to strengthen their midfield this summer by targeting players like Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba.
Experienced midfielders like Casemiro and Granit Xhaka help control the pace and flow of games beyond physical play.
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Anthony Wint, a former NFL player who played briefly for the New York Jets in 2018, will compete in Dana White's Contender Series. He aims to earn a contract with the UFC through this competition.
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Anthony Wint previously played in the NFL for the New York Jets during the 2018 season.
He is now pursuing a career in mixed martial arts (MMA).
Wint will participate in Dana White's Contender Series, a platform to showcase fighters for UFC contracts.
The event will take place later this year.
Success in the Contender Series can lead to a UFC contract, allowing fighters to compete professionally in the sport.
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James Harden made three important shots at the end of the game. Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-109. This win made the playoff series score 2-1 in favor of the Pistons.
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The game was between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons.
The Cavaliers won with a score of 116-109.
James Harden made three key shots in the last two minutes.
Donovan Mitchell scored the most points for the Cavaliers with 35.
The playoff series is in the Eastern Conference semifinal round.
The Pistons still lead the series 2 games to 1 after this game.
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The Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as their new head coach after parting ways with Mike McDaniel. ESPN ranked the Dolphins as the worst team going into the new season, citing recent trades, draft picks, and roster changes as challenges Hafley will face.
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Mike McDaniel coached the Dolphins from 2022 to 2025 with a 35-33 record.
Jeff Hafley is now the Dolphins’ head coach.
ESPN’s post-draft power rankings placed the Dolphins last in the league for the upcoming season.
The Dolphins used first- and sixth-round draft picks on Kadyn Proctor and DJ Campbell to improve their offensive line.
Kadyn Proctor played tackle in college but is planned to be a left guard for the Dolphins by 2026.
Miami aims to focus on running the football next season.
The team traded star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.
The trade brought draft picks in 2026 but is seen as a loss for the Dolphins’ lineup strength.
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The Los Angeles Rams had a strong 2025-26 NFL season with a 12-5 record and nearly reached the Super Bowl. During the offseason, coach Sean McVay made important moves, including drafting quarterback Ty Simpson, to strengthen the team for the 2026-27 season. Experts rank the Rams' offense as the best in the NFL going into 2026.
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The Rams finished the 2025-26 season with a 12-5 record.
They came close to playing in the Super Bowl but did not make it.
Coach Sean McVay aims to improve the team for the next season.
The Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson to prepare for the future.
Matthew Stafford, the current quarterback and MVP winner, is nearing retirement.
The entire starting offense from 2025 is returning for 2026.
The team also added tight end Max Klare and offensive tackle Keagen Trost to add young talent.
Experts rank the Rams’ offense as the number one offense in the NFL for the 2026 season.
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The Cincinnati Bengals had a 6-11 record in the 2025 season, struggling due to injuries to their star quarterback, Joe Burrow. For 2026, experts rank their offense as the third strongest in the NFL, expecting improvement with Burrow healthy and the entire starting offense returning.
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The Bengals finished the 2025 season with six wins and eleven losses.
Joe Burrow missed nine games in 2025 because of a turf toe injury.
Despite Burrow’s absence, the Bengals had a decent performance with backup quarterback Joe Flacco.
The Bengals focused on improving their defense in the offseason rather than making major changes to their offense.
Fox Sports ranks the Bengals’ offense as the No. 3 strongest in the NFL for 2026.
The entire starting offense from 2025 is returning for the 2026 season.
Analysts expect having a healthy Joe Burrow to boost the Bengals’ performance.
There is some debate about whether the Bengals truly have the third-best offense in the league.
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Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs. He scored 39 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and made five blocks, joining a group of all-time great players with similar playoff performances.
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The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3 on Friday night.
Wembanyama scored 39 points, had 15 rebounds, and recorded five blocks.
He shot 13 of 18 from the field, 3 of 5 from three-point range, and 10 of 12 from free throws.
Only Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had similar stats in playoff history.
Wembanyama mentioned learning the spin fadeaway move from Olajuwon during training.
This was only Wembanyama’s seventh NBA playoff game and second playoff game on the road.
The Spurs now lead the series 2-1 against the Timberwolves.
In Game 1, Wembanyama set a playoff record with 12 blocks in a single game.
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